And that is just one factor in having pre-emptive laptop renewal cycle. In general it makes IT happier to have more homogenous fleet, makes managing things eas

And that is just one factor in having pre-emptive laptop renewal cycle. In general it makes IT happier to have more homogenous fleet, makes managing things easier, possible to have spare parts at hand etc etc. It also removes the need of negotiations if someone "deserves"/needs new laptop or not, which might otherwise be discussion wasting the workers, IT depts, and possibly managers time.